Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Gina Dandrea is only 19 but the Monroe Community College student is owner of Gina D's Burger and Pizza Co. in the Rochester Sports Dome. Full Story »

Tuesday evening was not the first time Rochester police officers Daniel J. Brochu and Luca Martini have come face to face with life-threatening situations while on the job. Full Story »

Despite a budget deal in the Legislature, the state's fiscal problems are far from over and the state still faces running out of money this month, Gov. David Paterson warned Thursday. Full Story »

Concern that vapors from the former Emerson Street Landfill might be entering building on the site has prompted the city to seek a consultant to re-investigate the property. Full Story »

Opening statements and witness testimony were heard Thursday in the manslaughter trial of Roderick Scott. Full Story »

Alternative fueling stations would improve access for fleet vehicles in Monroe County and Rochester, and perhaps the public. Full Story »

Rochester school board members will request a state investigation into how a draft of a damaging audit landed in the hands of the Democrat and Chronicle. Full Story »

A city employee accused of raping a female while working last week pleaded not guilty in City Court Thursday. Full Story »

Children at a Penfield nursery school are experimenting with indoor gardening. Full Story »

The Canandaigua City Council on Thursday adopted a new $20.2 million budget that will increase the tax levy 7.4 percent and cut several jobs, including eight firefighters. Full Story »

Irondequoit's 2010 budget was approved during a meeting Thursday night. Full Story »

A panel of Monroe County lawmakers on Thursday debated the 2010 budget and approved a land sale to one of their members. Full Story »

Gov. David Paterson said he will not re-introduce a same-sex marriage bill in the state Senate until it's clear there is "substantial change in the position of the legislators." Full Story »

The Greece Community and Senior Center is a drop-off site for the County's annual Coats for Seniors program. Full Story »

Victor town officials have demoted Michael Dollard to the position of fiscal manager. Full Story »

DeLaus named Monroe executive 21 charged in drug-ring bust Victor demotes accountant Full Story »

Group honors police officers 21 charged in drug-ring bust Full Story »

Our state legislators should learn that courage is more important than politics. Full Story »

The second police shooting this year in Rochester along with recent attacks on police officers throughout the country are prompting an increase in safety awareness. Communications between 911 dispatchers and officersPhoto gallery Full Story »

Current and former superintendents respond to Rochester School District audit.Read the audit Full Story »

Science is "a girl thing" Thursdays at East High. Full Story »

Hundreds attend a candlelight vigil for Christine Sevilla. Full Story »

The state Senate on Wednesday rejected a bill to legalize same-sex marriage in New York, a setback to gay-rights advocates who spent months lobbying senators to support the measure. Full Story »

One person was fatally shot and two others wounded last night in northeast Rochester. Full Story »

The resourceful volunteers and farmers who created the Brighton Farmer's Market ahve stretched the season just a bit farther with the Brighton Winter Market. Full Story »